Blountville, Tennessee

Blountville is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat[3] of Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,074 at the 2010 census.[4] It is the only Tennessee county seat not to be an incorporated city or town.

Blountville, Tennessee
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Sullivan County Courthouse in Blountville
Location of Blountville, Tennessee
Location of Blountville, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°32′0″N 82°19′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountySullivan
Founded1795
Named forWilliam Blount
Area
  Total4.9 sq mi (12.8 km2)
  Land4.9 sq mi (12.8 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,074
  Density630/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37617
Area code(s)423
FIPS code47-06740[1]
GNIS feature ID1305297[2]

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.


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